16 OCTOBER 1858, Page 6

IRELAND.

The successs of Galway has inspired Limerick. Steps have been taken to form a company to start steamers between Foynes and America —the Limerick Town Council subscribing the munificent sum of 50/. The Harbour Commissioners have been to Galway, and it may be that the results of their inspection will nip the Limerick project in the bud.

The Directors of the Atlantic Steam Navigation Company gave a dinner on Monday on board the Pacific in Galway Harbour, Mr. Lever in the chair. Lord Bury, Mr. Roebuck, Father Daly and others, made speeches glorifying this spirited undertaking. The Marquis of Drogheda was sworn a member of the Irish Privy Council on Monday, and took his seat at the board.